Schultz Corey P., Perciaccante Bob. Kali Linux Cookbook. Effective penetration testing solutions

2nd edition. — Packt Publishing, 2017. — 438 p.Learn how to scan networks to find vulnerable computers and servers
Hack into devices to control them, steal their data, and make them yours
Target wireless networks, databases, and web servers, and password cracking to make the most of Kali LinuxWho This Book Is ForIf you are looking to expand your career into penetration testing, you will need a good understanding of Kali Linux and the variety of tools it includes. This book will work as a perfect guide for anyone who wants to have a practical approach in leveraging penetration testing mechanisms using Kali LinuxWhat You Will LearnAcquire the key skills of ethical hacking to perform penetration testing
Learn how to perform network reconnaissance
Discover vulnerabilities in hosts
Attack vulnerabilities to take control of workstations and servers
Understand password cracking to bypass security
Learn how to hack into wireless networks
Attack web and database servers to exfiltrate data
Obfuscate your command and control connections to avoid firewall and IPS detection
In Detail
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It is the successor to BackTrack, the world's most popular penetration testing distribution. Kali Linux is the most widely used platform and toolkit for penetration testing. Security is currently the hottest field in technology with a projected need for millions of security professionals.